NBC News’ Tom Llamas sat down with Olympian Micheal Phelps to reflect on his swimming career, his struggles, and his life post Olympic Games.
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What We’re Learning About the Ironman Texas Athlete Who Died in the Woodlands Saturday | KHOU 11
The partner of Mara Araujo told KHOU 11 that the 38-year-old was from Brazil and called her the most beautiful person he ever met.
See KHOU 11
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Chuck Butler Memorial Aquatics Endowment Grows Local Aquatic Sports | NewsWatch 12
Nearly 15 thousand dollars in grants from the Chuck Butler Memorial Aquatics Endowment will help grow local aquatic sports.
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Athlete Dies During Swim Portion of Ironman Texas as Crews Battle Murky Lake Conditions | CBS Texas
An athlete competing in Ironman Texas outside Houston died Saturday during the swimming portion of the race at Lake Woodlands. Dive teams responded within minutes after a swimmer was reported missing, but officials said it took several hours for sonar boats to locate and recover the body due to extremely murky water conditions. Authorities noted that Lake Woodlands typically does not allow swimming because of visibility issues, and events like Ironman require special permission to use it.
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Have You Ever Wondered How Swimmers Warm Up: Nicolo Martinenghi Is Here to You Show You | World Aquatics
Have you ever wondered how swimmers get ready before jumping into the pool?
We found something in the archives, that might interest you: Nicolo Martinenghi getting ready ahead of the 2023 Swimming World Cup in Athens.
Stretches, rolls and yoga poses are all included, maybe you can add some as well in your warm up routine!
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This Swim Came Out of Nowhere | The Swim Scribe
During the 2026 Malmsten Swim Open in Stockholm Sweden there was a TON of talent from all across the world which gave this meet the potential to be super exciting. But quickly the spotlight was stolen by the 19 year old German swimmer Johannes Liebmann as he dropped an ABSURD amount of time in his events to shoot up the all time rankings in the distance events and even establish a new European record in the 800 free.
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Swimmer Dies at Ironman Texas Triathlon | FOX 26 Houston
IRONMAN Texas organizers confirmed a participant died during the swimming portion of their triathlon on Saturday. FOX 26’s Angie Rodriguez shares information from officials in The Woodlands.
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Why Connection Is the Key to Growing Swim Programs | Swimmingly
Aquatics has a leadership opportunity, but it’s often overlooked. Across the industry, coaches and operators are constantly working to improve their programs, refine their systems, and create better experiences for families.
But many are doing it alone and that’s where growth starts to stall.
Because progress in aquatics isn’t just about better operations.
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See 100-Year-Old Woman Fulfill Her Dream to Swim With Otters | TODAY
A woman named Evelyn recently celebrated her 100th birthday and fulfilled a lifelong dream to swim with otters. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb shares the Morning Boost.